26/11/2013 River City

I hired you because I'm separated from my wife,

and I don't want to complicate my life

-with other relationships at the moment.

-You're married?

I've told you, I don't want your help.

I can't just leave you here, and forget about you.

I'm not moving in to his to make you feel better.

OK, it'll only be for a few weeks.

What about Lenny Murdoch?

He's got his claws into a few businesses round here.

Seems to haunt this street like the smell of drains.

What are you doing up, darlin'? Bad dream?

Lenny had a gun.

The man is a monster.

You really think I'm going to let my son near him after seeing that?

This is yours?

Yeah, well - my brother, he owns it, but I'm the executive bar manager.

And we always need good bar staff.

MUSIC: "Train" by Goldfrapp

# Plastic brain scar

# I want laser

# I'm your chauffeur with high...

# Gloss highs

# Take you where you want

# Can't stop, oh... #

Electrician just left,

made them do an all-nighter so we could get the lights sorted.

I got a deal on it.

I mentioned your name, like you said.

The tills are working properly, so's the Wi-Fi,

and the phone line in the office just got switched on.

So?

What?

What do you think?

I think it's awesome.

-You like it?

-It's fantastic. Really.

I just want it to be perfect.

I'm proud of you.

I know it's not been easy with me being through in Edinburgh

the last few days. You're sorely missed through there.

Cheers, man.

Oh, good news. Jess texted.

Reckons she's going to come along tonight,

-hang out with her dad and her favourite Uncle.

-Whoa, on her own?

Karen will probably bring her.

Oh, I see. Well, that's good.

It's great.

Right, I've got the usual million calls to make.

So, can I use your desk?

Um... No.

Relax, all right? Everything's going be great.

And any problems, I'm here to help.

MUSIC: "We Are Your Friends" by Justice

# Because we are your friends

# You'll never be alone again

# Well, come on!

# Well, come on!

# Well, come on... #

Hey.

-It's buzzing!

-Yep. You all right?

-Yeah.

-You sure?

Mm-hm.

Er, is this OK...?

You look fine. I mean...

you look great.

Well, I don't want to let you down.

You won't. You're a natural at this, I can tell.

Just... It's no big deal.

It is to me.

But, Karen, she said she'd already asked you...

I'd keep an eye on her the whole time, I promise.

You could come down yourself, if...

Sure... OK, I understand.

Yep. Thanks.

Bye. Bye.

Can I have a mineral water, please?

Er, still or sparkling?

Is this a joke?

Does it look like it?

What are you doing here, anyway?

Why am I here?

Why are YOU here?

Er, well, I'm standing behind the bar, so...

Alex, this is Zinnie. Zinnie, this is my brother, Alex.

Alex?

He owns this place, so you should probably be nice to him.

You OK?

Yeah, fine. There's some people I should...

I'll see you in a bit.

He can be a bit moody sometimes, but he's all right, really.

That's your brother?

Yeah, he's my actual brother.

What's up?

Nothing. I just probably should get these out.

Sure. Uh...

Merci.

I've always wanted to open a bar in Glasgow for years.

And it's a real buzz to finally be doing it.

Feels like when I was just starting out, you know?

It's not just a bar, it's personal.

I took my time, we wanted to get it right and find the perfect location.

In saying that, it's not about what's going on round about it,

or what other bars are in the area or whatever,

it's about making this place a destination in itself, you know?

I guess what I'm saying is, it's not about fitting in,

it's about standing out.

So, how come they're not taking your picture?

One day they will.

You did all the work.

But Alex has got brand recognition.

When you open a bar at this level it's all about PR.

I mean, look at him! He's great at this stuff.

Yeah, I suppose.

Welcome to Slate. What can I get you?

Oh, no, I'm just having a wee nosy, son.

I heard Alex was opening up a new place. Lenny Murdoch.

You're his brother, aren't you?

-I am. Jamie.

-Aye.

This all very...swanky.

Yeah.

Your brother likes to go in for the kill, eh? I'll give him that.

That he does.

How long have you been working behind a bar?

You don't look old enough to be drinking in one.

A while now.

-I'm manager, actually.

-Aye?

You sure I can't get you something?

Go on, then.

It's on the house.

Places to be.

Pleased to meet you, though.

You too. See you.

Hiya.

Oh, hi.

How's your dad doing?

Much the same.

And what about you?

What about me?

Well, you...you look a bit tired.

Cheers(!)

I'm only saying it's OK to take a break once in a while.

Go to the gym. or something.

The specialist is coming round later to do an assessment.

So I want to make a good impression,

I need her to see that I can do this by myself, you know?

-I see.

-Look, I'd better go.

Aye, of course, sorry.

Would it be all right if I pop by later?

Sure.

It's your flat.

That took a while, eh?

Er, I did my best.

I didn't mean it like that.

You know I passed on a couple of jobs for this.

Paying jobs.

Aye, I'm sorry.

I would have got somebody in, but I...

Thanks, anyway.

Hi, Jimmy.

Hi, Kel. Oh, aye.

-You out last night?

-I wish!

No, I was up with Cal.

Oh. Nightmares?

I thought he was over them.

I mean, even his counsellor said he was ready to move on.

He's started talking about someone called the bad man.

Bad man?

PHONE RINGS

You think it may be...?

Hello?

Aye, no problem.

To the airport?

That's fine, yeah. I'll see you in five minutes.

I've got to go.

-No worries.

-See you.

-Bye.

-Councillor Donachie?

-Hi.

Alex, Alex McAllister.

Yeah, I know who you are. My sister runs the Oyster Cafe.

Or used to, anyway.

-Yeah, I know - how is Gina?

-Yeah, she's well.

I've been hearing a lot about you and your rehab programme.

You're looking for donations?

Yes - yeah, we are.

If you've got a spare minute,

could you tell me a bit about the programme?

Yeah, of course.

Well, the first thing you need to know

is that this isn't just a place for people to meet

and share their experiences.

We're going to offer real, practical help.

Like counselling?

Absolutely, but just not that.

Helping users to get clean is all well and good,

but really it's about helping them to stay clean.

-It's easier said than done.

-Well, it's certainly a challenge.

And sometimes that can mean helping them find a new place to live,

or a job, or training. But it gets results.

And we can make a real difference, not just to the lives of the users,

but to their families, their friends,

and everybody connected with them.

It certainly sounds like you know what you're doing,

and it happens to be a cause I care about a great deal.

I lost a friend to an overdose a couple of years ago.

Oh, I'm sorry to hear that.

I don't think his family will ever get over it.

So, I'd like to offer some support.

Would £5,000 be any use to you?

Really?!

-That would be fantastic.

-Great.

Actually, there's a meeting tomorrow with the steering group

and some of our funders.

It'd be great if you could come along and we could announce this.

If you don't mind having your picture taken, that is.

-Oh, well... Yeah. What time?

-Um, midday - it won't take long.

You've twisted my arm.

So, um...are you talking instalments...?

No, no. All in a oner.

Who do I make it out to?

Morning.

You're looking very pleased with yourself.

Just done my good deed for the day.

Donating to the rehab programme.

Oh, good for you. How much?

Are you going to match it?

Five grand.

Oof, that's a lot of money.

Tell you whit, though,

if you're doing it to clear a guilty conscience,

I can recommend a good priest, he'll do it for nothing.

I just like to give back when I can.

Aye. You're all heart.

You know, I could have sworn I saw you at my bar last night,

but I don't remember putting you on the guest list.

That's all right, I don't hold a grudge.

It's not really your kind of place, though, is it?

Or maybe you're not our kind of customer.

Who do you think you are? I mean, seriously?

Well, in the paper they called me a "self-made success story,"

and there was something about me having the golden touch,

but, you know, they do get a bit carried away sometimes.

Where did you get the money for your first bar?

I'm sorry, Lenny...

Where did you get the money for your first bar?

My dad. So what? I paid him back.

And where do you he got it? The bank?

You no' thinking maybe your Uncle Billy?

Absolutely not.

Yeah?

Well, you might have forgot where you came frae, but I havnae.

Great, well, thanks for that.

You're nothing special, son.

If you need help understanding that,

you've came to the right place.

You'll always just be Billy's wee nephew to me.

You take it easy, Lenny, all right?

I will.

Granda!

Callum!

Come on.

Bad time, eh?

Well, I heard you were taking donations for your wee rehab thingy.

I'm sorry, we can't accept that.

My money's not good enough?

I think some of the members of our board might...

have a problem with it. With you.

Oh.

But they don't have a problem with Billy Kennedy's nephew?

Alex McAllister.

Well, actually, I hear Billy's more like a second da to him.

Oh, he never said?

I'm sorry, I just assumed...

Forget I said anything.

Have a nice day.

Whit?

I don't appreciate being kept waiting,

especially not in a dive like this.

I don't know what upsets me more,

having a go at my pub or having a go at my punctuality.

Don't you ever get bored of the sarcasm, Lenny?

Not really, no.

We seem to be, er, making money faster than we can launder it.

Aye. You say that like it's a bad thing.

Well, we need to look at new ways of dealing with the cash,

new businesses to put it through.

-Ah, well, I've got my eye on something.

-Is that right?

Aye, it IS right.

Lots of potential.

I've got a wee job for you.

Hi.

So...

Go on, how did you do it?

I didn't know it was your bar.

-Really?

-Yes, really.

Jamie said he had a brother called Alex,

but for some reason I thought your name was Richard.

Yeah, well, I forgot about that.

Have you any idea how you made me feel?

-Last night?

-No.

Before that.

If I'd known it was your bar I never would have gone near the place.

Well, now you do know, so...

You want me to quit?

I think it'd be for the best, don't you?

You know, this actually isn't about you.

I really need that job.

What about your other work?

Well?

You know, that was a one-time thing.

I've never done it before, and believe me, I'll never do it again.

I could give you money - we could call it severance pay.

It's only fair.

I've got a couple of hundred on me just now.

Not bad for one shift.

You want more?

You're not gonnae buy me off.

Let's not make it sound grubby.

What, like the last time you gave me money?

Zinnie...

You know I don't just need the job, I actually really like it.

It gets me into town,

the customers are a lot classier than when I was at the corner shop,

and I'm earning double my pay, so...

You didn't say anything to him, to Jamie?

What, about how I know you?

No, of course not.

Good. But I need to know... PHONE RINGS

Zinnie...

Hello?

Hi, Eileen.

Why don't we talk about this face to face?

KNOCK AT DOOR

Hello. Again.

Are you not gonnae ask me in?

Yeah, come on in.

All right.

-It got messy in here last night, eh?

-Aye.

Bet you never slept a wink.

I've been counting champagne glasses in my sleep.

Well, thae nights, they don't come around often enough.

You and your brother, you enjoy them.

How is the high heid-yin anyway?

What...? Aw, Alex, yeah, he's good.

Good.

Oh...

We're a real family business.

Alex has always been dead focused on that since day one.

Yeah, he's got a kid, hasn't he?

Aye. That's right. Jess. 14 last week...

Him and Karen separated a couple of years ago.

That's sad.

Mm.

He'll be in later on, by the way,

-if you were wanting to talk to him or...

-No, no, no.

-It was you I wanted to see.

-Aye?

Aye, your Uncle Billy - he told me you were sound.

Hm?

I've not seen him in...years.

You know what he does, though, eh?

You know his business?

So, how do you know him?

Oh, he works for me.

Look, we are...not actually open yet, if you're wanting a drink.

No, sit down. I've a wee proposition for you.

Just between me and you.

All right.

I've got a lot of cash at the minute, right?

And it needs...legitimised.

You, you've got this bar.

-Do I need to draw you a picture?

-No.

-I think Alex would be the one to talk to...

-No, no, no.

You don't say a word to him.

Right? You don't tell him anything.

Tell you what.

You think about it, eh?

Here's my number.

Nice office, by the way.

Will... I need a hand.

Coming.

What happened? Are you OK?

I'm fine, I'm fine. The bloody book just...

All right, why don't you get back into bed and I'll...

-I'm up, I don't want to go back to bed.

-All right, all right,

I'm here to help.

FIRE ALARM BEEPS

Are you trying to send smoke signals?!

Open that window.

Oh...

-DOORBELL BUZZES

-Oh, that's the specialist.

-You take care of that, I'll take care of this.

-OK.

Thanks.

FIRE ALARM STOPS

ROBBIE SIGHS WITH RELIEF

HE CHUCKLES

Thanks for seeing me.

It's fine. Look...

I'm sorry, but I can't accept this.

Because of Billy?

Generous as this is, if word got out we were taking money

from somebody connected with Billy Kennedy, we could lose our funding.

OK, so Billy is my uncle.

That is it.

That's where the connection begins and ends.

Well, that's not how Lenny Murdoch made it sound.

PHONE RINGS Two seconds.

Sorry.

Look, Lenny doesn't like that I'm in Glasgow,

on his turf, as he sees it.

He's trying to undermine me,

but I will not let that affect how I operate.

If anyone has a problem with me or my money,

I will happily explain the situation to them,

just like I'm explaining it to you now.

No, I don't broadcast who my uncle is.

But I don't hide from it, either.

Donating to this programme is incredibly important to me, Eileen.

It's personal.

Billy, he's part of the problem. He feeds off it.

I want to be part of the solution.

You said the money would make a difference.

Yes, it would.

Then don't let a parasite like Billy stop it from happening.

Take it and use it to help people.

DOOR OPENS

I got your message. What's up?

We have a serious problem.

What are you talking about?

That guy, Lenny Murdoch?

-Yeah, he came to the bar.

-What did he want?

He says Uncle Billy works for him.

-What did he want, Jamie?

-I don't know why he came to me and not you -

-and he made me promise not to tell you, but I...

-Hey, hey, hey...

Take a breath right?

Start at the beginning.

Hey, I got your message.

Aye, sit down, Jimmy.

How's things with Scarlett?

Ah...

Not great, to be honest, but thanks for asking.

Are you over there much?

She phoned me this morning about a blocked sink,

made out it was some big emergency.

And how's Cal? How's he getting on?

Ah. I see.

See whit?

Look, Lenny... it's none of my business.

Jimmy, I'm not asking you to sneak me in there.

I just want to know how he is.

Are you going to tell me?

You really think I'm going to let you run your dirty money

through my bar?

Hm? Oh, Jamie told me. Obviously.

You think he was going to keep it to himself just cos you asked him to?

We're brothers.

So, what happened?

Too scared to come to me directly?

You want to talk about it?

Let's talk about it.

Come on. Let's go outside.

No, no, no. There's no need. It's all very simple.

You stay away from Jamie and stay away from my bar.

Oh, and as for your wee smear campaign...

Desperate.

You surprise me, Lenny.

Is that how you let people talk to you?

In public?

You think I should have bottled him?

No.

His bar, Slate, it could be very good for us.

Really?

Aye, really.

Well, it looks like negotiations are off to a great start.

When I say something's going to get done, mate, it gets done.

I'll look forward to it all being sorted out, then.

Just keep Billy away from this.

I've got something to dae.

Hello.

What have you been saying about me?

-Eh?

-To Cal. What you been saying?

Get out of here, or I'm going to call the polis.

Have you been pouring poison in his ear?

What are you talking about?

You've got him calling me the bad man.

-Jimmy.

-Well?

If you think I sit around telling Cal stories about you,

you're giving yourself far too much credit.

You don't exist in our house.

-So how come I'm the bad man?

-You're not.

-Well, who is?

-He won't say.

But I'm pretty sure it's one of the kidnappers.

You happy now?

Great.

-Thanks again.

-No problem.

She's right, you know.

About what?

About you needing to go easy on yourself.

Augh.

Determined to play the martyr, are you?

Dad, I'm not playing anything. I want to do this.

They can send all the carers and the physical therapists

and whoever else - and I want the very best treatment for you -

but I'm going to be here with you, for everything. OK?

When your mum was sick, when she was dying...

I felt...

well, I felt terribly guilty, like it should have been me.

You probably wouldn't believe it,

but I would gladly have swapped places with her in a heartbeat.

Of course I couldn't, so I did the next best thing,

I made sure that I suffered too.

It didn't do her any good seeing me get into a state, no good at all.

In fact, it made her feel like a burden.

Dad, you're not a burden.

Just don't make the same mistake. Don't run yourself into the ground.

There's no need and I don't want to have to watch it.

Everything you've done for me, son...

it's more than I deserve.

KNOCK AT DOOR

That's me away.

Will, get out of here for a couple of hours, go with Robbie.

No. I'm not leaving you on your own.

I'll be fine.

Not going to happen.

I don't need a baby-sitter.

Tattie's just round the corner if there's any problems.

Tattie?

Tatiana. She's the nurse at the surgery.

Anyway, I could give you her number.

Sounds like a plan.

Oh, fine.

I'm sorry. I feel terrible.

But when Lenny's stressed, everybody's stressed.

Did you explain to Cal why he cannae see him?

Not exactly.

He keeps asking, though, but how do I explain it to him

without making him more scared?

I don't know, but do you think that might be part of it?

Hey, this isnae your fault, by the way.

I know, but it still needs fixing.

PIPPA LAUGHS

Oh, not at all. It was my pleasure.

Any time.

SHE LAUGHS

No! OK, I'll speak to you soon.

OK, bye-bye.

-Alex.

-Hi, Pippa.

-I was just reading about you in the paper.

-Oh, yeah?

It seems like you had a party in your new bar and forgot to invite me.

An invitation went out. You didn't get it?

-No.

-I'll look into that.

So, listen, is that Zinnie still working here?

No. It wasn't for her, apparently.

She's went and got herself a job in my new bar.

-Awkward.

-Yep.

You didn't think I'd put her there, did you?

Just making sure.

But Slate, it's a big deal for me, you know?

It's my first bar in Glasgow.

-And the start of great things, I'm sure.

-Let's hope so.

-I need to ask you a favour.

-Go ahead.

Can you tell your girls to steer clear of my bars?

I'm just being cautious

and I'm sorry, but I'm won't be using your services any more.

How will we possibly survive without you(?)

I know you're totally discreet, but I'd really appreciate if you

deleted my number and any records you might have involving me as well.

Fine. Whatever.

Thanks, Pippa.

You take care, and good luck with everything.

PHONE RINGS

Yes?

And the address?

You spoke to him?

-I did. It's cool.

-What happened?

I told him where to go.

-Seriously?

-What?

-You think that was wise?

-What did you expect me to do?

I don't know but...

..do you think he'll just back off now?

I would have thought so.

What's up?

Well, maybe antagonising the guy wasn't the smartest idea.

-I mean, how well do you know him?

-Well enough.

You wanted me to deal with it, so I dealt with it.

Relax.

You've got enough on your plate with the bar.

I know what I'm doing. OK?

OK.

OK?

OK, OK.

I've got this.

Hi.

Pippa, I presume.

Hi. Welcome to Opulence, Mr...?

I'm Lenny.

-Can I help you with anything?

-I hope so.

-How's business?

-Fine,

although I prefer to do most of my business over the website.

Yeah, well, I prefer it face to face.

I was hoping maybe you could recommend someone. A girl.

-Who for?

-A friend of mine. Billy Kennedy.

Is there a problem?

-Mr Kennedy is...

-What?

You know I can't.

Well, I'll tell you, I think he's going to be slightly offended.

-Sorry.

-You should be.

How do you know Alex McAllister?

I just... I mean, I hardly know him at all.

Is that right?

Tell me, Pippa...

..do you think lying to me is a good idea right now?

Please, whatever this is about, I don't want to be involved.

Well, let's start again. How do you know Alex McAllister?

-Watch cha!

-Right, I'm heading out.

-Cool. See you later.

-PHONE RINGS

-Hello?

-'Alex. It's me, Pippa.'

BUZZER I asked you to delete this number.

-'I was going to but...'

-Goodbye.

-Is he here?

Actually, he's... I'm not...

You should probably just leave us to it.

No, no, no, no, he shouldn't.

-This has nothing to do with him.

-He's staying.

You think you're better than me, don't you?

Well, for a while there, I almost believed it myself.

And then I find out you're banging escorts, ten to the dozen,

all the time you're trying to make it up with your ex.

Aye, your brother told me you're separated. How's that going for you?

-What are you talking about?

-Oh, I think you know.

I really don't.

Pippa. Nice girl, runs an escort agency.

Is he always this bad at lying?

Yeah, I popped in to see her. She was very helpful.

Told me you were a regular, one of her best clients,

a real big spender.

As it turns out you're no Mr Clean and Respectable after all.

LENNY TUTS

Here's your options -

I'll be putting money through your tills,

or I'll be telling your wife exactly what it is you've been up to.

Oh, and let's not forget about your daughter, eh?

Look up to the old man? A daddy's girl, is she?

Yeah? I'll be letting her know exactly what you're all about.

What age is she again? What did you say? 14?

Not much younger than some of the girls you went out with, I bet.

Still, old enough to understand what Daddy's been getting up to.

So, you talk over my proposal with Jamie.

And let me know.

No, no, it's all right. I'll let myself out.

It's not true. Well, not the way he's making out.

-Alex...

-Don't. Just don't!

-Who let you up?

-Lenny, listen, you've got to respect the interdict,

and you've got to stay away from us.

Is that right?

This situation you're in, he doesn't understand it

and it's causing him more stress than he needs.

That's not my fault, is it?

He needs to understand what's happening

and I think he needs to hear it from the both of us.

You want me to explain to him why you're not letting me see him?

I want us to try and find a way to explain it together,

and then maybe he might start talking about this bad man.

I think it might be good for him if you talk to him about it.

Aye, all right.

-But I want to talk to him on my own.

-No.

I want five minutes alone with my grandson.

You can stand outside the door if you want.

Look, I see where you're coming from here, Kel.

I don't want him confused either.

In my opinion, he'd be better off with his grandad in his life,

but the way things are, I don't want to make things any harder for him.

So you give me this, I'll back off.

I just wish I'd got a picture of her face when you offered her your seat.

Stop it! She totally looked pregnant.

At least I never asked when she was due.

Aw! Thanks for today. It was fun.

What, me making a total fool of myself?

No, the whole thing, although that was definitely the highlight.

Well, it was worth it to see a smile on your face.

I'd almost forgotten what that looked like.

Well, making me smile was never something you struggled with.

-Oops.

-Hmm.

-Shall we go in?

-Yeah.

I'll just go and check on Dad.

Is that better now?

What happened?

He was having a little trouble with his breathing, but he's fine now.

You should've called me, you should've let me know.

Hey, calm down and stop giving the poor girl a hard time.

I'm fine. I didn't want you bothered. I'm in good hands here.

Sorry, Tatiana.

It's OK. You had a nice time?

Yeah, I did. Thank you.

I'll put the kettle on.

SHE MOUTHS

-Listen...about that kiss.

-Yeah, I know.

Why don't we have a go at being friends?

That's not something you and I have ever tried before.

Sounds good to me. Sounds pretty great, actually.

You're a good man, Will Cooper.

Come here.

Just don't try and get off with me again.

-Right, I'll leave you in peace.

-I'll see you tomorrow?

-Yes.

Sorry I'm late.

Right, I'll see you in a wee minute, OK?

I'll be outside.

Ice cream, eh?

Give me a break, all right?

You don't hear me making judgments about your private life.

Yeah, well, I've not been having sex with prostitutes.

It's over. I've stopped.

-Good for you.

-And they're escorts.

Oh, right. So you just take them out for dinner and drinks(?)

I'm not a kid any more.

If you were looking for something casual, I'm sure you had plenty of options.

It kept things simple and under control.

There were no loose ends, no bad feelings,

and it had nothing to do with me and Karen.

Oh, is that just separate?

It was better than having an actual relationship with someone else.

Is that what you're going to tell her?

What are you going to do?

Well...?

Murdoch makes a lot of threats.

He kind of seems like the guy that follows through.

You want to take that risk?

Or do you think Uncle Billy's going to protect us?

I don't know.

But I do know I don't want him anywhere near our bar.

Once he gets his hooks in, that'd be it.

I can't believe you've put us in this position.

Excuse me?

You've given that guy just what he needs.

It's hardly like I told him over a drink!

I couldn't have been more careful.

And what were you doing talking to him about Karen and Jess?

Don't make this my fault!

I thought you were better than this.

Well, turns out I'm not. There you go.

I've got to get back to the bar.

The thing is...

all the people in this cafe

and all the people out on the street there, they get scared sometimes.

They get scared of bad things happening or bad people.

Everybody gets scared, even your grandad.

But I want you to remember, you're special.

You know, even when you can't see me, I'll be with you

and I'll make sure that nothing happens to you again.

It'll be like having your own superhero.

Your mum told me that you've been talking about a bad man.

If I tell you a wee secret, promise not to tell anybody else?

I know who this bad man is.

But you're grandad's going to take care of it.

The thing about being a superhero is

I can't let anybody else know who I am.

So me and you, we're going to have to be apart for a wee while.

It'll be tough. But I was thinking...

we should have some signals.

If we pass each other in the street, and you see me do this,

that's me saying hello. Can you do that?

Good boy. And if I touch my nose like this...

that means I'm thinking of you. Let me see.

That's the guy. Well done.

OK, Cal, it's time to go.

-Come here, you.

-I love you, Grandpa.

I love you too, pal.

-Right, you going to be good for your mum?

-Yes.

Hey, give us a couple down here.

Sorry if I embarrassed you in front of your wee brother.

So, what's it to be?

Do you think you're the first person to try

and launder money through one of my bars?

I couldn't care less.

It's not going to happen.

-What's that?

-The answer's no.

So you're all right with me telling your ex about your dirty secrets?

You can tell her whatever you like.

You've no proof and zero credibility.

You're just an old man with a story.

Now hear this, unless I get what I want,

this old man, he'll burn your bar to the ground.

See you around, Lenny.

Good afternoon, everyone.

The idea for this programme originated a long time ago

and it's been a long, hard road to get to this point.

It turns out there is a world of difference between having

an idea and actually making it happen.

It takes a lot of hard work and dedication,

and without the generosity of our donors, we simply couldn't function.

So, having said that, I'd like to introduce you to a man who

has impressed me greatly,

not only with his very generous donation of £5,000,

but also because of his passion and belief in what we do here.

So, ladies and gentlemen, Mr Alex McAllister.

Where have you been?

Shieldinch. There's this amazing community rehab project.

What? I don't care. What about Murdoch?

I've heard nothing. Is that a good thing or a bad thing?

-I spoke to him last night.

-And...?

I told him he's not putting a penny through our bar.

How he deals with that is up to him.

You're not worried about Karen?

Well, I'll just have to handle that if it happens.

Hopefully, she won't take him seriously.

You don't know that. It's not like he's made it up, is it?

So you think I should just roll over?

OK, maybe I got a bit under his skin

when I should have just ignored him.

It was unwise, but he'll calm down soon enough

and move on to something else.

That's the impression you got from him?

What did he say? What did he say, Alex?

He said he was going to burn down the bar.

This is how you deal with people like him, you stand up to them.

He actually said that? He actually talked about burning it down?

He's bluffing and, like I said,

laundering money through the bar would just be the start.

You'd rather he set fire to it?!

-Frankly, yes.

-Are you out of your mind?!

-I really don't see it happening.

-And if you're wrong?

-Then we rebuild.

-Oh, yeah, just like that?

This is just another bar to you, isn't it?

-No, but, Jamie...

-This means everything to me!

I know. But you've got to look at the bigger picture.

I'm sorry I let you down. I really am.

That's your problem, isn't it? And you'll have to live with it.

I really care about this bar, and you said you'd handle it.

And that's what I've done.

It'll be OK. You just need to trust me.

You are joking, right?

-Come on, Jamie, man.

-No.

-'So?'

-I'm working on it.

'I'm not sure it's worth it.

'This is taking too long. We'll find something else.'

I said I'm working on it.

KNOCK ON DOOR

Hey, that tap is being weird again.

-Can you come and work your magic on it?

-Sure.

You all right?

Yeah, just...fine.

So, how is your first official shift going?

It is amazing. I can't believe I actually work here.

I'm serious. You must be so proud of how well it's turned out.

I guess.

Well, you should be.

All the work you've put into it, attention to detail,

it makes all the difference.

-Have I said something wrong?

-No. Of course not.

I'll check out that tap in just a minute, OK?

Great. Thanks.

It's on the house.

I'm sorry if I dropped you in it earlier.

-I've sorted things with Kelly-Marie.

-Thanks for the pint.

Happy to get your call. So...?

Alex - he can be stubborn and arrogant,

and maybe doesn't show people enough respect sometimes.

Get on with it.

I just want to see if there's any way we can smooth things over.

He put you up to this?

No.

So in what way do you think you could smooth things over?

Maybe just sit down calmly and talk about it?

Oh, I see, you invited me over to share our feelings? No.

OK. Well, Alex is not going to give in,

even if you do burn the bar down.

Then he'll be dealt with in another way.

Whoa, whoa. W-What do you mean?

But my Uncle Billy...he might not have got on with Alex, but...

Listen to me, pal!

There might have been a time when that counted, not any more!

Your brother overplayed his hand!

OK, OK. I take care of the books.

Alex doesn't need to know.

I just need your word that nothing,

and I mean NOTHING, will happen to him or the bar.

Sensible boy. I'll take care of the details.

Ooh, don't be scared.

If you need anything, just give me a call.

I'll not be far away.

Hey.

Good night?

Yeah. Rammed.

-Are we OK?

-Yeah, sure.

It's been a tough few days, but it's over. The coast's clear.

I'm going to turn in.

-See you in the morning.

-Night-night.

I need to fix your room up soon.

-How come?

-For the wean.

-Did Stella agree to that?

-No, I'm telling you.

I'm going to be a dad. I don't care who knows.

-I'll tell the whole world.

-I know it sounds stupid,

but I just keep thinking about how this is going to affect Bob.

I need you to pick up some gear for me.

Here's the address.

So when is she due?

-Eh, some time in July.

-Oh, a summer baby.

Stella's pregnant?

Look, Davey, I got mugged, right? All the dope's gone.

-Liar.

-No, I swear.

-Where've you stashed it?!

I don't have it, you've got to believe me!

If you and Stevie wanted a wean, you should've left Shieldinch.

-Let the wee man get on with his life.

-This isn't the way I wanted it to be.

I wish with all my heart he'd never met you, Stella.

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